Bike and Raft in the Highlands, then Kayak the Jungle Creeks of Tortuguero (7 Days/6 nights ) US$2,389 per person in double occupancy (or $340 per person per day). Min. age 12 years. This is a customized itinerary. See a more affordable group version that goes on set dates.
Featuring bike rides on the flanks of the Arenal Volcano and a soak at a natural hot springs. Then kayak the remote creeks of Tortuguero National Park, going where wildlife is most abundant. Finally a one-day white water rafting trip on the exciting and scenic Pacuare River.
Hiking in Corcovado and Savegre, and Pacuare River Rafting (9 Days/8 nights ) US$2,249 per person in double occupancy (or $250 per person per day). Min. age 12 years. This is a customized itinerary. Click on the Fixed Departure Itinerary tab to see a more affordable version of this itinerary that goes on set dates.
Begin your trip at Corcovado Lodge Tent Camp on the Osa Peninsula, where you will hike in the National Park looking for the Scarlet Macaw and other rainforest animals. Also take a guided day tour to the Corcovado Lodge Canopy Tree Platform to observe forest life from 120 feet above the ground. Then on to the Talamanca Mountains and Savegre Lodge, where you will hike through a 600-year-old primary oak forest. Finally, a two-day white water rafting trip on the scenic and exciting Pacuare River, Class III-IV (Min. age 12 years.)
Biking, Snorkeling and Rafting on the Pacuare River (8 Days/7 nights ) US$2,349 per person in double occupancy ($294 per person per day). Min. age 12 years. This is a fixed departure (group) vacation that leaves on set dates.
This action-packed multi-sport adventure includes mountain biking, snorkeling, a zip line tour, hiking and white water rafting. With a professional guide, you will bike through the Costa Rican countryside to the Pacific Coast, then board a canoe and paddle to a secluded beach. On Day 3, glide on cables through the rainforest canopy. In Costa Rica’s south Pacific region, you will sail to Caño Island for snorkeling, looking for whales and dolphins along the way. Then up to the cool highlands to hike through a 600-year-old oak forest and, before the adventure ends, a white water rafting trip on the scenic Pacuare River.
Forest Exploration with Birding & Turtle Observation (seasonal) (10 Days/9 nights ) Explorer: US$2,549 per person in double occupancy (or $255 per person per day). Connoisseur: US$2,749 per person in double occupancy (or $275 per person per day). These are customized itineraries. See more affordable group versions that go on set dates.
Guided hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and visit to the Butterfly Garden. At Arenal walk the trails of the nearby Hanging Bridges Project then soak in a natural hot springs in the shadow of the Volcano. Head to remote Tortuguero for boat trips on rainforest creeks and a night excursion to observe sea turtles nesting (June-Oct. only). Return in light charter plane to San Jose and, on your last full day in Costa Rica, enjoy a shopping tour or visit the Café Britt Plantation.
Multiday Trip to Tortuguero and Monteverde (7 Days/6 nights ) From US$1,034 per person based on double occupancy ($148 per person per day).* Taxes included.
A six-night stay with daytime boat excursions into Tortuguero National Park and a guided hike in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Taxes included.
Camping and Side Hikes on the Pacuare River (2 Days/1 nights ) From US$259 per person based on double occupancy ($130 per person per day).
You'll have time to soak up the beauty of the canyon and take awe-inspiring side hikes on this transforming, 2- or 3-day white water experience. Read an article by a guest about this trip.
Rafting, Turtle Observation (seasonal), Rainforest Tram, Waterfall Gardens, Arenal Volcano and Punta Islita Resort (15 Days/14 nights ) From US$6,275 per person in double occupancy ($420 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Start with a raft trip down the Pacuare River. Next day, experience the Rainforest Aerial Tram, then two full days in Tortuguero, where you’ll explore jungle creeks by boat and kayak. You may also have the opportunity to see the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle lay her eggs (Jun-Oct only). On Day 6, on the way to the Arenal Volcano, visit the La Paz Waterfalls and Butterfly Gardens. After hiking the Hanging Bridges at Arenal, fly to Guanacaste Province, pick up your rental car, and spend four full days exploring the area and enjoying an extended stay at the unique Punta Islita Resort.
Hike and Observe Wildlife at La Selva Station, Highland Spa and Biking, Cloud Forest Hike and Beach Stay (14 Days/13 nights ) From US$3,555 per person in double occupancy (or $255 per person per day), depending on the season and category of hotels booked.
This is an activity-filled trip with several opportunities to hike in Costa Rica's forests and bird watch. You will visit the La Selva Biological Station in Sarapiqui to experience the rainforest and learn about the country's lowland wildlife and pre-Colombian culture. From here you will head to the highlands, first staying at a secluded spa resort with hiking trails to three scenic waterfalls. Next you'll stay in the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails, soak in a natural hot springs and take a half-day bike ride. After exploring the cloud forest and a horseback ride in Monteverde, stay on the Pacific Coast.
Four Points Parks Explorer: Volcano and Cloud Forest Hikes, Rafting, Rainforest Boat Tour and Cano Island (13 Days/12 nights ) From US$4,615 per person in double occupancy ($355 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This vacation takes you to all points on the compass and to some of Costa Rica’s most remote National Parks. Start in the north with a hike at La Vieja Volcano. Then walk the cloud forests of Monteverde in the central highlands, home of the Resplendent Quetzal from Jan to July. Before heading to the eastern coast take an exhilarating one-day rafting expedition on continuous Class III-IV rapids (min. age 12 years). On the Caribbean coast you will go on a boat tour into the rainforests of Tortuguero. Finally, fly to the Osa Peninsula to spend two full days exploring Caño Island and Corcovado National Park.
Scenic Mountain Forests near Arenal Volcano, Cloud Forest Birding and Luxury Beach Resort on Papagayo Peninsula (12 Days/11 nights ) From US$4,420 per person in double occupancy ($370 per person per day) depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This is a scenic trip that starts in the highlands near Arenal, where you will walk over cascading gorges on the Hanging Bridges trails at the base of the Volcano. Then you will stay at Monteverde Lodge to visit the Cloud Forest Reserve. From January to July, depending upon your luck and patience, you may observe the Resplendent Quetzal in its natural habitat. Spend your last four nights in Costa Rica at The Four Seasons, where you will have time to relax on the hotel's two private beaches, in the spa, or fine tuning your game on the championship golf course.
Volcano and Cloud Forest Discovery on your own then Deluxe Camping and Rafting (12 Days/11 nights ) From US$2,570 per person in double occupancy ($215 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Begin the self-drive portion of your trip in San Jose. Your first destination is the Arenal area to view the active volcano and participate in optional activities such as mountain biking, wind surfing, hot springs and hiking (at additional cost). Next, you will drive to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. On Day 6, return your rental car in San Jose and take a chartered flight to Corcovado for two full days. Here you will have the chance to visit a 120-foot-high canopy platform with a Naturalist Guide to point out and teach you about the unusual surroundings. End your trip with a scenic white water trip down the Pacuare River.
Tortuguero Rainforest, Arenal Volcano, Cloud Forest Hike and Pacific Beach Getaway (12 Days/11 nights ) From US$3,389 per person in double occupancy ($280 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
First explore Tortuguero National Park and perhaps see turtles nesting on the beach (Jun-Oct only). Afterwards head to the highlands where you'll hike a cloud forest trail to view three scenic, hidden waterfalls. Then to the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails, soak in a natural hot springs, and float down a forest river. End the trip at Esterillos Beach on the Pacific Coast.
Caribbean to Pacific Beach Explorer, with Tours in Tortuguero and Monteverde Parks (12 Days/11 nights ) From US$3,125 per person in double occupancy ($260 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Start the trip with two full days at Puerto Viejo, on the Caribbean, a vibrant seaside town with beaches, crystal waters and good surfing. Then head north to Tortuguero to kayak the backwater creeks of the National Park. Return to San Jose to meet your van and driver for the trip to Monteverde. Here, you will walk in the cloud forest and take a horseback ride to watch the sun set over the Gulf of Nicoya. Your last days will be at Tamarindo Beach on the Pacific Coast.
Back-to-Nature Guided Exploration of Costa Rica's National Parks (12 Days/11 nights ) From US$5,988 per person in double occupancy (or $499 per person per day), depending on the season and category of hotels booked.
This is an active trip with nine guided nature tours. First you will take a boat tour on the Sarapiqui River and then a full day tour of La Selva Research Station and the forests surrounding it. Next head to the cloud forests near San Isidro and Cerro de la Muerte at 11,000 feet above sea level for a two-night stay and birding expedition. Travel to Ballena Marine National Park on the southern Pacific coast for snorkeling and whale and dolphin watching.
Roots of Costa Rican Culture & Nature Discovery for Families (12 Days/11 nights ) From US$3,100 per person in double occupancy based on a family of two adults and two children under the age of 12 years in a quadruple room ($260 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Activity-filled trip for families interested in Costa Rica’s agricultural roots and natural ecology. First head to Sarapiqui for a boat tour and visit to a working dairy farm and cacao processing center. Then head to La Selva Biological Station in the Caribbean lowlands to walk in this extraordinary bird and wildlife sanctuary. In the highlands near the Arenal Volcano, visit a sugar mill and walk the Hanging Bridges trails. Here you will also take a half-day bike ride and soak in a natural hot springs. The last days of your trip are in Monteverde, where you will walk in the Cloud Forest Reserve, visit a “bat jungle” and frog pond, and learn about coffee production on a family farm.
Highland Hiking, Arenal Volcano and Tamarindo Beach (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$2,060 per person in double occupancy ($190 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Start this vacation with a tour of Costa Rica's capital city, San Jose. Then head to the highlands for a glimpse of the active Arenal Volcano and a walk on the Hanging Bridges trails. Later your family will soak in a natural hot springs in the shadow of the volcano. Next, head to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to walk in the forest and enjoy a sunset horseback ride. Leaving the highlands, head to Tamarindo Beach for two days. Here, activities for all ages can be enjoyed (at additional cost).
Two-Day Raft Trip, Hiking in Manuel Antonio and Monteverde, Beach and Waterfall Canopy (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$4,220 per person in double occupancy (or $385 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Take a two-day white water trip on the scenic and exciting Pacuare River, which includes a night camping on the riverbank. Then fly to Manuel Antonio to hike in the National Park and kayak through mangroves, home to myriad bird and animal life. After, head to the Monteverde Cloud Forest via Carara Biological Reserve, where you’ll experience the Waterfalls Canopy Tour. End your vacation at Tamarindo Beach.
Wildlife Tours in Arenal, Tortuguero Jungle and Savegre, then Ecolodge Stay (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$3,790 per person in double occupancy (US$345 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Walk the trails of the Hanging Bridges Project, soak in a natural hot springs and view the active Arenal Volcano. Then explore the backwater creeks of Tortuguero, home to monkeys, otters, caiman and myriad tropical bird species. In the cloud forests of the Savegre Valley, you will have the opportunity to observe the rare Resplendent Quetzal (Jan. to July only) and other highland birds. Your last days will be on the Osa Peninsula at the renowned Lapa Rios Resort, an upscale ecolodge.
Self-Drive Adventure with River Float, Cloud Forest Hike and Pacific Beach (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$2,580 per person in double occupancy ($235 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Start your Costa Rica exploration driving (on your own) to Arenal via the La Paz Waterfall Gardens in a rental car. In Arenal, take a Safari Adventure float down the Peñas Blancas River. On Day 4, drive to Monteverde where you'll see the Cloud Forest Reserve - and perhaps one or more Resplendent Quetzales. Finally, head to Manuel Antonio on the Pacific for three days.
Canopy, Horseback, Nature and Hot Springs Tours, then Lapa Rios Stay (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$4,999 per person in double occupancy ($455 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Drive to Monteverde, stopping en route to experience the Waterfalls Canopy Tour near Carara National Park. In Monteverde you will have guided tours to the Cloud Forest Reserve and Frog Pond and take a sunset horseback ride. In Arenal, see the active volcano while soaking in a hot springs and walk the Hanging Bridges trails. Then fly to Tortuguero for boat tours into the National Park, home to more than 300 species of birds and the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle (turtle nesting tours Jun-Oct only). End your activity-filled vacation on the beach at Lapa Rios Resort.
Guided Nature Exploration with Canoeing, Hiking, Biking, Zipline and Kayaking Tours (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$6,420 per person in double occupancy ($585 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This is an active and engaging itinerary that takes you to both coasts as well as to the highlands. During the trip you will be accompanied by a professional Naturalist Guide, who will introduce you to the beauty and complexity of the rainforest and help you to see some of the worlds’ most exotic tropical animals and plants. The trip starts with a coastal outrigger canoe tour along Pacific beaches and a canopy tour. Then head to the Monteverde Cloud Forest and Arenal, where you will bike under the shadow of the Volcano and soak in a natural hot springs. Finally, in Tortuguero, on the Atlantic, you will kayak the backwater creeks of the National Park and observe turtle nesting (Jun-Oct only).
Nature Sampler for Active Families: Turtle Observation, La Paz Waterfalls, Cloud Forest Birding, Mountain Biking and Canopy Adventure (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$2,460 per person based on a family of 2 adults and 2 children between 12-16 years in quadruple occupancy ($225 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
This is an active family trip in of some of Costa Rica's most most beautiful natural areas, starting in Tortuguero where you’ll take a boat tour in the flooded National Park and perhaps observe the Green Sea Turtles laying their eggs (June-Oct.). Then go to the Arenal Volcano area, stopping at La Paz Waterfalls on the way. Several activities are planned for your family during your days in Arenal, including a bike tour, hot springs visit, river float and a hike on the Hanging Bridges trails. Finally, on to Monteverde for a guided walk in the cloud forest, home to the rare and stunning Quetzal. You will also visit the Butterfly Gardens and Bat Jungle, then finish the trip with the Rio Barranca Canopy Tour.
Forest Adventure: Canopy and Cloud Forest Tours, Deluxe Camping in Corcovado and a Two-Day Raft Trip on the Pacuare River (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$3,935 per person in double occupancy ($355 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Visit a butterfly garden, take a sunset horseback ride and walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest, where you may see the rare and beautiful Quetzal (Jan. to July only). Then glide through the rainforest on the Waterfall Canopy Tour and observe wildlife in Carara National Park. Fly to Corcovado for deluxe camping and a visit to a 8-story-high tree platform. Your trip ends with a two-day white water adventure on the exciting and scenic Pacuare River.
Highlands to Islands: Arenal River Float, Cloud Forest Birding and Caño Island Snorkeling (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$4,320 per person in double occupancy ($390 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This is an activity-filled trip that takes you from the highlands of Arenal and Monteverde to the coral reefs of Isla del Caño. You will begin in Arenal with a float trip on the Peñas Blancas River. Then walk the Hanging Bridges trails and soak in a natural hot springs in the shadow of the volcano. In Monteverde, you'll hike with a naturalist guide through the Cloud Forest and from January to July - depending upon your luck and patience - you may observe the Resplendent Quetzal in its natural habitat. Finally fly to the Osa Peninsula staying at Drake Bay. You will have three full days to explore the area, hike in the National Park and snorkel the reefs of Caño Island.
Reef, Rainforest, Volcano and Waterfalls Canopy Tour (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$4,420 per person in double occupancy ($400 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Head for the Osa Peninsula for three full days to snorkel at the marine reserve at Caño Island in Drake Bay and hike with a naturalist guide in Corcovado National Park. Then you'll travel to the highlands around Arenal Volcano for a float trip on the Peñas Blancas River and a hike on the Hanging Bridges trails. Before finishing your Costa Rica trip in Manuel Antonio, you will experience the Waterfalls Canopy Tour.
Active Highland and Beach Vacation with Rafting, Hiking, Canopy and Biking Tours (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$3,990 per person in double occupancy ($365 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Adventure-filled vacation starting with a one-day white water trip down the scenic Pacuare River. The next day you will visit Jaco to observe life in the trees on the Waterfall Canopy Tour. In Monteverde you will stay at Monteverde Lodge and walk in the cloud forest with a local guide. Then go to the Arenal area to soak in a natural hot springs and view the active Volcano (weather permitting). Before leaving, you will take a mountain bike ride in forests near the Volcano. Your last three nights will be spent on Santa Teresa Beach at the Flor Blanca Resort.
Guided Exploration of Costa Rica's National Parks and Gardens (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$4,370 per person in double occupancy ($399 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
A guided immersion into the natural world of Costa Rica's National Parks and gardens. Your first introduction to the lush tropical environment will be the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, with five falls and a butterfly observatory. Then you will continue to La Selva Biological Station for a day of hiking and birding in this important research facility. Next, explore the rainforest creeks of Tortuguero, staying at Tortuga Lodge, and then head to the highlands, first stopping at the unique and beautiful Nectandra Gardens before arriving at Monteverde Lodge. Finally, you will have the opportunity to walk in Carara National Park with your guide to look for Scarlet Macaws, Chestnut-mandibled Toucans and other animals.
Family Coastal Explorer (self drive), then Guided Cloud Forest & Volcano Hiking (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$4,060 per person in double occupancy ($370 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Start this family vacation at the beach in Manuel Antonio after picking up your rental car. Explore the coast and participate in optional activities such as horseback riding, snorkeling/diving, mangrove tours, hiking and more (at additional cost). After returning the car on Day 6, a Naturalist Guide will join you for the remainder of the trip. First go to Monteverde to walk in the Cloud Forest Reserve, then to Arenal, to float the Peñas Blancas River and observe the active volcano and soak in a natural hot springs. Returning to San Jose, you will stop at the scenic Trail of Falls in La Paz.
Drive to Tamarindo Beach and Stay at Lapa Rios Resort (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$3,948 per person in double occupancy (or $359 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Stay at some of the country’s finest hotels beginning with San José’s cozy, Grano de Oro, featuring a top-rated restaurant and rooftop Jacuzzi. Fly to Tamarindo Beach, where you will pick up your rental car to better explore the area during five days there. On Day 8, fly to Puerto Jimenez for three nights at the exclusive Lapa Rios, where you will be immersed in nature at this unique resort.
Cloud Forest Hike, Bike Tour at Arenal, Horseback Ride on the Beach and Rafting Trip (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$3,525 per person in double occupancy ($320 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
An active vacation that includes hiking, biking, horseback riding tours and white water rafting. In Monteverde you will walk in the cloud forest, home of the rare and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (from Jan. to July). Then drive to the Arenal Volcano area for a half-day mountain bike tour on the slopes of the Volcano. On Day 5, float the Penas Blancas River and soak in a natural hot springs. Then head to Guiones Beach on the Pacifc coast for two full days. A horseback ride on the beach is included. The day before your departure, raft the Class II-IV Pacuare River, an exciting and scenic trip that includes a gourmet riverbank lunch, cocktail and photo CD. (Min. age 12 years.)
La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Two Volcanoes, Manuel Antonio Park and the Pacuare River (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$3,330 per person in double occupancy ($300 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This vacation begins with a visit to the Poas Volcano and the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, designed around five scenic falls. You will have the opportunity to walk the extensive trail system, visit the butterfly house, serpentarium, hummingbird garden and a traditional Costa Rican farmhouse. In Arenal, soak in a natural hot springs and walk the Hanging Bridges trails. Hike in Manuel Antonio National Park and glide through the trees on the Waterfall Canopy Tour. Finally, a full day trip down the Pacuare River’s exhilarating Class III-IV rapids.
Rainforest Active Adventure on the Atlantic and Pacific with Boating, Hiking, Snorkeling, Kayaking and Canopy Tours (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$4,145 per person in double occupancy ($375 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
An active adventure that includes boat tours in Tortuguero, snorkeling on Cano Island, hiking in Corcovado National Park, sea kayaking in Manuel Antonio and a canopy tour. Start on the Atlantic Coast in Tortuguero, where you’ll venture deep into the rainforst via backwater creeks. While here, you may have the opportunity to see turtle nesting (June-Oct only). Then fly to Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula on the southern Pacific Coast to snorkel off Cano Island and hike in the remote Corcovado Park, called “Costa Rica’s Amazon,” as well as in Manuel Antonio National Park. On Day 10, wrap up your adventure gliding through the forest on the Waterfall Canopy tour.
Cloud Forest Birding and Snorkeling at Whale Bay, then Kayaking and Horseback Riding in Manuel Antonio (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$2,036 per person in double occupancy (or $185 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Explore Costa Rica's central mountain range and Pacific coast. Starting with a bird watching tour in the cloud forests at Cerro de La Muerte, then two full days at Whale Bay to snorkel, dolphin watch and participate in other activities (at additional cost), such as fishing, hiking or kayaking. Before arriving in Manuel Antonio, stop to find out about life in the canopy by visiting a canopy platform 100 feet above the forest floor. Your last days will be in Manuel Antonio, where you have a sea kayaking tour and horseback ride planned before heading back to San Jose to meet your flight home.
Volcano and Waterfall Hikes, Horseback Rides, Cloud Forest Birding, Canopy Tour and 2-Day Rafting Adventure (11 Days/10 nights ) From US$2,095 per person based on two adults and two children over 12 years in a quadruple room ($190 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This is an activity-filled family vacation that begins in Guanacaste's La Vieja Volcano area. You’ll hike in the shadow of the Volcano and take a scenic horseback ride. On this tour, the whole family can cool off at one of the falls you will visit. Then head to the Monteverde Cloud Forest to look for the stunning Quetzal, which resides here from Jan to July. Also visit a typical Costa Rican farm and sugar mill, where you'll see sugarcane turn into brown sugar and other products. Return to San Jose after stopping en route to take a Canopy tour. On Day 9, a new adventure awaits: the two-day Pacuare White Water Rafting trip. Experience the excitement of rafting Class III-IV rapids through a scenic natural gorge. This trip includes a candlelight dinner and camping on the riverbank.
Family Fun with Turtle Nesting Tour, a Rafting Day Trip and Beach Stay (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$2,660 per person based on double occupancy ($295 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
White water rafting with the entire family on one of Costa Rica’s well-known rivers (select the river depending on the age of your children), then explore the rainforest creeks of Tortuguero National Park by boat or kayak. From June to October you may have the opportunity to see the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle laying her eggs. On Day 5, head to Nosara in Guanacaste for two full days on the beach.
Turtle Nesting (Jun-Oct only), Volcano, and Monteverde and Manuel Antonio Parks (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$3,640 per person in double occupancy ($364 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Begin your trip on Costa Rica's North Atlantic Coast near Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. Here too is an important sea turtle nesting beach, where from June to Oct. thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. After exploring Tortuguero, fly back to San Jose and drive to the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails. You will also explore the cloud forests of Monteverde and perhaps observe the elusive and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (Jan.-July only). Your last few days will be in Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast. This trip includes six guided nature tours.
Family Rafting, Turtle Nesting (seasonal), Volcano Hike and Kayak Tour (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$2,870 per person in double occupancy ($285 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Raft the Pejibaye River, an excellent trip for families with small children. Then on to Tortuguero to explore the inland creeks of the National Park, home to abundant wildlife. You may also have the opportunity to see turtle nesting (Jun-Oct). Fly back to San Jose before driving to the highlands to see the active Arenal Volcano and soak in a natural hot springs. Finally, three nights in Manuel Antonio, where you will hike in the National Park and take a mangrove kayak tour.
Volcano and Cloud Forest Visits with Punta Islita Stay (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$3,535 per person in double occupancy ($355 per person per day) depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest and visit Arenal to see the active volcano and soak in a natural hot springs. Finally, three full days at Punta Islita Resort on the beach in Guanacaste Province.
Deluxe Camping on the Coast, Arenal Volcano and Nosara Beach Surfing (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$3,470 to $4,395 per person in double occupancy ($347-$440 per person per day) depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Fly to the Osa Peninsula to stay at the Corcovado Lodge Tent Camp, where you will observe life in the canopy 120 feet above the forest floor and explore the nearby Preserve. Then to the Arenal area to walk the Hanging Bridges Project trails and soak in a natural hot springs in the shadow of the Volcano. Drive to Nosara Beach in the Guanacaste Province to relax on the beach and learn to surf at one of the country's best breaks (includes one 2-hour class).
Forest Gardens, Volcano, Florblanca Resort and White Water Rafting (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$4,330 per person in double occupancy ($430 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This trip starts with an excursion to the La Paz Waterfall Gardens and butterfly observatory, designed around five waterfalls. Then you’ll go to the Arenal area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails and soak in a natural hot springs under the shadow of the Volcano. At Santa Teresa Beach, stay three nights at the Florblanca Resort. Finally, a white water day trip on the exciting and scenic Pacuare River (min. age 12 years).
Tortuguero Rainforest Tours, Lapa Rios Stay and Cloud Forest Reserve (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$3,540 per person in double occupancy (or $355 per person per day) depending on season and category of rooms booked.
From your first night in Costa Rica at Xandari Plantation, you will be staying at some of the country’s most renowned boutique hotels. First, head to the Atlantic Coast to explore the backwater creeks of Tortuguero National Park and perhaps observe turtle nesting (Jun-Oct only). Next, fly to the Osa Peninsula for three nights at the renowned Lapa Rios Ecolodge. Bungalows are situated 350 feet above the ocean and private beach on 1,000 acres of pristine forest accessible by trails. Here you can participate in activities (at additional cost) such as kayaking, birding, horseback riding, swimming with dolphins, night walks, yoga classes, or simply relax by the pool. Finally, fly back to San Jose and then drive into the highlands to hike in the cloud forest.
Arenal Volcano, Rain and Cloud Forest Hiking, then Manuel Antonio (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$2,475 per person in double occupancy ($250 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Walk the Hanging Bridges circuit and float the Peñas Blancas River. Then soak in a natural hot springs in the shadow of the active Arenal Volcano. Travel to Monteverde for a guided walk in the cloud forest and a sunset horseback ride. In Manuel Antonio, known for its beautiful seascapes, explore the area's rainforests and beaches.
North and South Coast Family Explorer (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$3,430 per person in double occupancy ($345 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This trip takes your family from the jungles of the North Atlantic sector, where you will stay at Tortuga Lodge, to the beaches of Costa Rica's South Pacific. Starting in Tortuguero, you will explore the rainforest creeks of the National Park with a guide and perhaps view the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle laying her eggs (Jun-Oct only). Then you'll travel to Corcovado Lodge Tent Camp to explore the canopy from eight stories up in a tree platform. Your final days will be on the country's southern coast, staying on the beach at the Cristal Ballena Hotel.
Honeymoon Adventure: Exclusive Resorts with Cloud Forest, Canopy and Horseback Tours (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$3,755 per person in double occupancy ($375 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This vacation includes a two-day stay at the Xandari fruit and coffee plantation near San Jose. Then visit the highlands at Monteverde to walk in the Cloud Forest Reserve. The last four days of your trip will be at the unique, beachside Hotel Punta Islita on the Guanacaste Coast.
Corcovado Tent Camp and Lapa Rios Ecolodge, then a One-Day White Water Rafting Adventure on the Pacuare River (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$2,910 per person in double occupancy ($290 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
On this trip you will explore one of Costa Rica’s most remote areas, the Osa Peninsula. First, stay three nights at the Corcovado Lodge Tent Camp, where you’ll hike in Corcovado National Park and experience life in the canopy on the Lodge’s 120-foot-high Canopy Platform. Then head to the Lapa Rios Ecologe, your base to explore their private rainforest preserve or participate in other activities (at additional cost). Finally, take an exciting and scenic white water trip down the Pacuare River (Class III-IV). Min. age 12 years.
Hike near the Arenal Volcano and in a Cloud Forest, then Head to the Beach (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$2,385 per person in double occupancy ($238 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
First explore the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails, soak in a natural hot springs, and float a forest river. Then you'll hike a cloud forest trail to view three scenic, hidden waterfalls. End the trip at Esterillos Beach on the Pacific Coast.
Bicoastal Family Adventure with Canopy, Kayaking, Snorkeling and White Water Rafting (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$3,270 per person in double occupancy ($325 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This trip takes you and your family to both of Costa Rica’s coasts on the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and includes six guided tours. On the way to the Atlantic lowlands, take the Rainforest Canopy Tour near Braulio Carrillo National Park. In Tortuguero you’ll explore rainforest creeks by boat and kayak and learn to dance to local music with the local kids. Then fly to Palmar Sur on the Pacific coast for a 3-night stay in the Bahia Ballena (Whale Bay) area. Here you’ll whale and dolphin watch and snorkel in the Marine Park. A hike in Oro Verde Reserve is also included. On the day before your departure, raft the Class II-III Reventazon River (min age: 9 years).
White Water Adventure, Kayaking, Turtle Observation (seasonal), and Pacific Beach Stay (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$2,435 per person in double occupancy (or $245 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Begin the trip with an exciting white water trip down the Reventazon River in Turrialba. (Min. age 9 years.) Then travel in van and boat to Tortuguero on the Caribbean coast to kayak the backwater creeks of the National Park and perhaps see the Atlantic Green Turtle lay her eggs on the beach (June to Oct. only). Your last destination is Esterillos Beach on the Pacific, where you’ll have two full days to explore the area at your leisure.
Pacific Camping and Rainforest Tree Platform Tour, then Highland Cloud Forest Hike, River Float and Arenal Hot Springs (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$2,420 per person in double occupancy ($240 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Hike in Corcovado on the Osa Peninsula and observe life in the rainforest canopy from a 8-story-high tree platform. Then walk in the cloud forest at San Ramon, habitat of the Resplendent Quetzal, which nests here between February and June. Drive to Arenal to see the active volcano, hike the Hanging Bridges trails, take a river float safari, and soak in a natural hot springs.
Tortuguero Rainforest Boat Tour, Cloud Forest Spa, Arenal Volcano and White Water Rafting (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$2,870 per person in double occupancy ($285 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked. Min. age: 12 years.
First explore Tortuguero National Park and perhaps see turtles nesting on the beach (Jun-Oct only). Afterwards head to the cloud forest, where you'll have the opportunity to hike to three scenic waterfalls. Then to the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails and soak in a natural hot springs. Finally, take an exhilarating one-day white water trip down the pristine Pacuare Canyon with continuous Class III-IV rapids. (Min. age 12 years.)
Excursion to Casa de Frutas on the Pacific Coast (10 Days/9 nights ) US$1,408 per person in double occupancy based on 10 people in double occupancy (or $141 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.* Min. age 14 years.
This trip includes five rooms in the San Jose hotel and a seven-night stay at Casa de Frutas, a three-bedroom luxury villa in Manuel Antonio, which sleeps a total of 10 people. (Min. age 14 years.) No meals are included. Casa de Frutas sits on a hillside overlooking the ocean and is bordered by jungle filled with monkeys, sloths and iguanas. It is located in the Tulemar Beach Bungalows & Villas, a gated resort, with restaurant, bar, pool and private beach with bar/food service. Room service is available as well as the services of a personal chef for private dinners and parties (at additional cost).
White Water Rafting, Kayaking in Tortuguero and Beach Stay (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$1,816 per person in double occupancy (or $181 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This is an active trip perfect for families with older children. It includes rafting, birding, kayaking, surfing and other activities. Start in the mountains of Turrialba to raft the scenic and exciting Pacuare River. Then head to the Atlantic Coast to kayak the backwater creeks of Tortuguero National Park where wildlife is most abundant. Finally head to the surf town of Puerto Viejo for two full days on the beach.
Cloud Forest Hiking, Spice Farm and Mangrove Tours in Manuel Antonio and White Water Rafting (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$2,160 per person based on two adults and two children under 12 years in quadruple occupancy ($215 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This is a family nature trip that takes you from the mountains to the coast and down the Pejibaye River. Start the vacation in Monteverde, where several activities are scheduled, including a cloud forest hike and horseback ride. In Manuel Antonio take a boat ride through the mangroves of Damas Island and visit a vanilla farm. You will also visit a Britt coffee plantation outside San Jose. The fun continues through Day 9, when you will experience Costa Rica Expeditions’ one-day Connoisseur white water adventure on the Pejibaye River (min. age 5 years).
Family Rafting on the Reventazon River, Kayaking in Tortuguero and Surf Lessons at Guiones Beach (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$2,555 per person based on two adults and two children over 12 years in quadruple room ($255 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
From the mountains to the beach, your family will enjoy this active vacation, which starts with a one-day white water trip on the Reventazon (min. age 9 years). Continue to Tortuguero on the Atlantic coast to kayak the backwater creeks of the National Park and observe turtle nesting (Jun to Oct only). Finally, enjoy three full days on Guiones Beach, during which you’ll take family surf classes and a horseback ride into Lagarta Private Reserve.
Camping, White Water Rafting, Rainforest Boat Tour and Canopy Tree Platform (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$2,625 per person in double occupancy ($265 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Get back to nature on this 10-day trip into the outdoors. Start with a two-day raft trip down the Pacuare River, camping on the riverbank. Then go to Tortuguero on the Atlantic coast to explore the National Park’s flooded rainforest and perhaps observe sea turtle nesting (seasonal). The last three days of your trip will be on the Osa Peninsula, next to the remote Corcovado National Park, where you’ll experience a Canopy tree platform, suspended 120-ft above the forest floor, and sleep in a deluxe tent camp located on a Pacific beach.
Family Rainforest Discovery with Naturalist Guide and 3 Nights at Nosara Beach (10 Days/9 nights ) From US$4,935 per person based on a family of five, with three children 14 years or under ($495 per person per day). Price varies depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
At the beginning of the trip meet your professional, private Naturalist Guide. He or she will accompany you throughout your stays in Tortuguero and Corcovado. Explore with your family the rainforest creeks of Tortuguero National Park by boat and kayak. Here you may see the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle laying her eggs (Jun-Oct only). Next, go to Drake Bay on the south Pacific coast to snorkel at Cano Island and hike in the remote Corcovado Nacional Park. Your last days will be on Guiones Beach near Nosara in Guanacaste Province where, on Day 9, your family will enjoy a horseback ride on the beach.
Nature Discovery in the Arenal Volcano Area and Punta Islita Resort (9 Days/8 nights ) From $4,275 per person in double occupancy ($475 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
With a private Naturalist Guide, visit the La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Butterfly Farm, take a float trip on the Peñas Blancas River and walk the Hanging Bridges trails in Arenal. Then spend four nights at the upscale, Punta Islita Resort near the beach in Guanacaste Province. Canopy tour included.
Active Traveler Adventure with Horseback and Waterfall Canopy Tours (9 Days/8 nights ) From US$2,470 per person based on double occupancy ($225 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Start the trip rafting the Pejibaye River, an ideal trip for families with small children (min. age 5 years). Next head to Monteverde, stopping en route at Carara National Park to look for the Scarlet Macaw then glide through the rainforest on the Waterfall Canopy Tour. At Monteverde, take a sunset horseback ride, which ends with views of the Gulf of Nicoya. In Arenal, soak in a natural hot springs under the shadow of the Volcano. Spend your last days relaxing on Tamarindo Beach.
Corcovado Jungle Lodge, Drake Bay and Rainforest Gardens Tour (9 Days/8 nights ) From US$2,730 per person in double occupancy (US$305 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Four nights at Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, where you’ll explore the Park, Drake Bay and Caño Island. Then walk with a Naturalist Guide in the Wilson Botanical Gardens at Las Cruces Station.
Family Nature Experience: Boat Tours in the Tortuguero Rainforest, Deluxe Camping at Corcovado and Cloud Forest Birding (9 Days/8 nights ) From US$2,660 per person in double occupancy (or US$295 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Explore with your children Tortuguero on the Atlantic Coast, where you may observe turtle nesting (Jun-Oct only). Then fly to remote Corcovado to stay in Costa Rica Expeditions' deluxe tent camp and walk in the National Park, sometimes called "Costa Rica's Amazon." Here your family will observe life in the canopy from a platform eight stories up a tree. Finally, take a guided walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest, where - depending upon your luck and patience - from January to July, you may observe in its natural habitat the Resplendent Quetzal.
White Water, Rainforest Boat Tour, then Hiking and Diving at Drake Bay (9 Days/8 nights ) From US$4,390 per person based on double occupancy (or $485 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Start this active trip rafting the exciting Pacuare River (min. age 12 years). Then explore Tortuguero National Park by boat with a local guide. Fly to Drake Bay for three full days to scuba dive the protected waters of Caño Island National Park and hike in Corcovado National Park, known as “the Amazon of Costa Rica.”
Hike and Observe Wildlife at La Selva Biological Station, Cloud Forest Spa and Bike Tour (9 Days/8 nights ) From US$2,345 per person in double occupancy (or $260 per person per day), depending on the season and category of hotels booked.
This is an activity-filled trip with several opportunities to hike in Costa Rica's forests and bird watch. You will visit La Selva Biological Station in Sarapiqui to experience the rainforest and learn about the country's lowland wildlife and pre-Colombian culture. From here you will head to the highlands, first staying at a secluded spa resort with hiking trails to three scenic waterfalls. Next stay in the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails, soak in a natural hot springs and bike on the skirts of the Volcano.
Active Nature Discovery for Families: Turtle Observation, Surfing and Horseback Riding on the Beach, then a Day Trip Down the Reventazon River (9 Days/8 nights ) From US$1,886 per person based on two adults and two children ages 12 and under (or $210 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This 9-day vacation is designed for active families with older children. The trip features some truly exceptional tours, including sea turtle nesting and river rafting. Start the trip by flying to Costa Rica’s Pacific coast from San Jose. From your “base camp” bungalow at Guiones Beach, your family will have four full days to enjoy and explore the area. Some activities planned are surf lessons for the entire family, a visit to a sustainable coffee farm, a horseback tour into the Lagarta Private Reserve, and the moving, once-in-a-lifetime experience of observing turtle nesting. Finally, take an exciting trip down the Reventazon River’s Class II-III rapids, stopping to enjoy a gourmet lunch on the riverbank.
White Water Rafting, Boutique Hotels and The Four Seasons (9 Days/8 nights ) From US$5,666 per person in double occupancy ($630 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
On this vacation you will enjoy some of Costa Rica's finest hotels in three destinations, the central highlands, the Osa Peninsula, and in Guanacaste Province. Start the trip with a scenic and exciting white water adventure down the Pacuare River, a one-day Connoisseur Rafting tour, limited to a maximum of three rafts. Then go to the south Pacific coast for a stay at Lapa Rios Ecolodge, built in harmony with the surrounding forest and beach. Your last days will be at The Four Seasons on the Papagayo Peninsula, where you will have time to relax on two private beaches, in the spa, or enjoy the championship golf course.
Beach Escape to Punta Islita Ecoresort and the Buena Vista Villas (8 Days/7 nights ) From US$2,815 per person in double occupancy ($350 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Three days at the remote and renowned Punta Islita Resort in the Guanacaste Beach area. Then fly to Manuel Antonio to stay at the upscale Buena Vista Villas in the Tulemar Gardens complex, with a private beach, restaurant and pool and bar.
White Water Rafting and Float Trip in Arenal, then Punta Islita Resort Stay (8 Days/7 nights ) From US$3,484 per person in double occupancy (or $436 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Begin your stay with an exciting and scenic white water trip down the Pacuare River (min. age 12 years). Then head to the Arenal area with a private guide to view the active volcano and float the Penas Blancas River. Soak in natural hot springs in the shadow of the Volcano. Then, enjoy three nights at the isolated and luxurious Punta Islita Hotel on the beach in Guanacaste Province.
Essential Costa Rica: Deluxe Camping, Cloud Forest and Arenal Volcano (8 Days/7 nights ) From US$1,965 per person in double occupancy (or US$220 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Spend the first 2-1/2 days at Corcovado Lodge in one of Costa Rica's most remote areas. Here you will have the opportunity to observe nature in the canopy from the vantage point of a 120-feet-high tree platform. Return to San José to pick up your rental car for the drive to Monteverde Lodge, where you will visit the Cloud Forest Reserve and, on Day 7, visit Arenal to see an active volcano.
White Water Rafting on the Pacuare and Surf Lessons at Santa Teresa Beach (8 Days/7 nights ) From US$3,880 per person in double occupancy ($485 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked. For the same itinerary but using Florblanca Reserva - a more exclusive and private property in Santa Teresa Beach - price is from US$3,995 per person in dbl occ ($499 p/p per day).
Raft the Pacuare River, one of the world’s seven must-see rivers for avid rafters, then fly to Guanacaste, where you'll stay on Santa Teresa Beach, one of the favorite Costa Rica surf spots of several Hollywood celebrities. Ideal for the beginner as well as expert surfer, we have arranged morning and afternoon lessons with a surf instructor. When you’re not surfing, Florblanca Resort offers full spa services, yoga and other activities (at additional cost).
Surf Safari: Six Days of Costa Rica's Finest Surfing (8 Days/7 nights ) From US$5,760 per person in double occupancy ($720 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Stay at the Tamarindo Diria Hotel, located near the country's top surfing spots. From here, you will have access to well-known locations like the beautiful and remote Witch's Rock. With your private Surf Guide, explore Tamarindo as well as other towns with excellent breaks, including Playa Grande, Playa Negra, Avellanas and Langosta.
Guided Wildlife Observation: Jungle and Highland Birding (7 Days/6 nights ) From US$1,735 per person in double occupancy ($250 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Explore the backwater creeks and jungles of Tortuguero with a local Naturalist Guide. Then head for the highlands, home of the Quetzal (from Jan. to July), to hike among the ancient oaks of the Savegre Valley.
Rainforest, Rafting and Coffee Lands Excursion (7 Days/6 nights ) From $2,117 per person in double occupancy (or US$302 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Three days at Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, a 170-acre private reserve bordering Corcovado National Park. There will be opportunities to walk in the Park, visit a majestic waterfall, picnic on the beach at Cano Island and more. Then you will stay at Xandari Plantation overlooking the central valley. Experience a white water rafting day trip on the Pacuare River, considered one of the top 5 best rivers in the world for this sport. The last two nights will be at the Xandari Plantaion, where you’ll have the opportunity to walk rainforest trails and enjoy their "spa village," with Jacuzzis featuring sweeping views of the Central Valley.
National Parks, Waterfall Canopy and Damas Island Guided Nature Tours (7 Days/6 nights ) From US$2,272 per person in double occupancy and $2,201 per person based on triple occupancy (or $353 per person per day dbl occ and $314 per person per day triple occ.). Quote based on five participants.
A focus on Costa Rica's rich biodiversity and exotic rainforest wildlife. Includes Naturalist Guide services on Days 2-4 to the Waterfalls Canopy Tour and at Carara Biological Reserve. On Day 5, in Manuel Antonio, take a guided boat tour to Damas Island and, the next day, hike in the National Park. This is an active, learning experience for nature enthusiasts.
Tarpon and Snook Fishing on the Atlantic Coast and Blue Marlin and Sailfish on the Pacific (7 Days/6 nights ) From US$3,915 per person in double occupancy ($560 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Join Captain Eddie Brown, three-time winner of the National Tarpon Tournament, during two days of Tarpon and Snook fishing in Atlantic waters. Then fly to Manuel Antonio for offshore Blue Marlin and Sail fishing (half-day and full-day tours).
Eco Luxury in the Rainforest: Three Days at Lapa Rios Resort (6 Days/5 nights ) From US$2,420 per person in double occupancy ($405 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
After one night in San Jose, you will be flown to the Osa Peninsula for your four-night stay at Lapa Rios Ecoresort. Bungalows are situated 350 feet above the ocean and private beach on 1,000 acres of pristine forest accessible by trails. Here you can participate in activities (at additional cost) such as kayaking, birding, horseback riding, swimming with dolphins, night walks, yoga classes, or simply relax by the pool. The hotel's restaurant specializes in freshly cooked international cuisine influenced by flavors of Costa Rica and Asia.
Britt Coffee Plantation and Punta Islita Hotel (6 Days/5 nights ) From US$2,090 per person in double occupancy ($350 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Visit a Britt coffee plantation, where you'll learn about coffee's vital role in forging Costa Rican democracy and visit an organic roasting factory. Then you'll fly to the Pacific Coast for a two-night stay at the remote, eco-luxe Punta Islita Hotel.
Three, Full-Day Fishing Excursions in Tortuguero (6 Days/5 nights ) From US$3,075 per person in double occupancy (or $515 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.* Note: Pricing for one extra day fishing is US$580 per person in double occupancy (min. 2 participants required). Includes: a night at Tortuga Lodge, three meals and a full-day fishing trip.
Fly to Tortuguero on Costa Rica’s North Atlantic Coast to fish for Tarpon, Snook and Yellow Fin Tuna. You will be fishing with three-time winner of the National Tarpon Tournament, Eddie Brown. Nights at Tortuga Lodge, set on a private rainforest reserve bordering Tortuguero National Park.
Pacific Deep Sea Sport Fishing (5 Days/4 nights ) From US$5,205 per angler based on double occupancy ($1,040 per person per day).
Non-angler price (does not include fishing excursions): From US$1,835 per person in double occupancy ($365 per person per day).
The town of Tamarindo, on the Costa Rica northern Pacific Coast, offers anglers great sport fishing. Fish found year round in these waters include: marlin, sails, dorado, wahoo and tuna. Stay at the Tamarindo Diria, with ocean views and direct access to the beach. Non-anglers will enjoy relaxing by the hotel's pools and tropical gardens.
Two Full Days at Corcovado Lodge Tent Camp on the Osa Peninsula (4 Days/3 nights ) From US$538 per person in double occupancy (or $135 per person per day).
No-frills excursion to one of Costa Rica's wildest destinations, the Osa Peninsula. Stay at Corcovado Lodge Tent Camp.
Two Fishing Excursions in Tortuguero (4 Days/3 nights ) From US$1,960 per person based on double occupancy ($490 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Fly to Tortuguero on Costa Rica’s North Atlantic Coast to fish for Tarpon, Snook and Yellow Fin Tuna. You will be fishing with three-time winner of the National Tarpon Tournament, Eddie Brown. Stay at Tortuga Lodge, set on a private rainforest reserve bordering Tortuguero National Park.
Excursion to Aguila de Osa Inn on the Osa Peninsula (4 Days/3 nights ) From US$1,485 per person in double occupancy ($370 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Fly to Drake Bay where you will stay at the Aguila de Osa Inn, situated high on a hill overlooking Drake Bay and the Pacific Ocean. This trip includes all meals while at Aguila de Osa, taxes and tours to Corcovado National Park and Caño Island. On the last day, return trip to San Jose.
Excursion to Capitan Suizo Hotel on Tamarindo Beach (4 Days/3 nights ) From US$830 per person in double occupancy ($205 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Stay three nights at the Capitan Suizo Hotel on Tamarindo Beach. During your stay participate in one or more of the many optional tours available (at additional cost) or simply enjoy the hotel's beachside pool and amenities.
Tamarindo Diria Excursion (4 Days/3 nights ) From US$1,115 per person in double occupancy ($280 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Three nights at the Tamarindo Diria Resort on Tamarindo Beach in Guanacaste. Optional activities (at additional cost) include surfing, boating and snorkeling, as well as hiking, horseback riding, ATV and other tours.
Excursion to La Paloma Lodge on the Osa Peninsula (4 Days/3 nights ) From US$1,770 per person in double occupancy ($445 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Three-night stay at La Paloma Lodge on the Osa Peninsula where you will snorkel the marine reserve at Caño Island in Drake Bay and hike with a naturalist guide in Corcovado National Park. Includes: round-trip air, land and boat transportation to/from San Jose-La Paloma, all meals, two guided tours, park fees and taxes.
Si Como No Excursion (4 Days/3 nights ) From US$890 per person in double occupancy (or $223 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Three nights at Si Como No Hotel & Resort in Manuel Antonio. Si Como No occupies a hilltop in Manuel Antonio and is an award-winning, eco-designed resort providing its own signature version of "barefoot luxury" to all its guests. During your stay you will have the opportunity to participate in a number of optional activities (at additional cost) such as hiking in Manuel Antonio and Carara Parks as well as ATV, horseback riding, canopy, sports fishing and other tours.
Buena Vista Villas Excursion (4 Days/3 nights ) From US$985 per person in double occupancy (or $246 per person per day) depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Buena Vista Villas in Manuel Antonio are set amid the peaceful 33-acre Tulemar Gardens property, which slopes down to its own exclusive sandy beach. Enjoy the privacy that villas provide, with all the amenities of a Costa Rica beach resort, including daily maid service, pool, restaurant and bar. All of the spacious villas are fully air conditioned, provide large furnished outdoor space, and panoramic views of the jungle and sea from each room. Optional activities (at additional cost) include: fishing, kayaking, biking, boat tours and bird watching.
One Full Day at Tortuga Lodge with Boat Tour (3 Days/2 nights ) From US$468 per person based on double occupancy ($156 per person per day). Taxes included.
Stay at Tortuga Lodge, a Travel & Leisure Family magazine "favorite family resort" (April 2005). Includes meals, tours and transport by plane, boat and bus.
One Full Day at Monteverde Lodge with Cloud Forest Tour (3 Days/2 nights ) From US$348 per person based on double occupancy (or $116 per person per day).
One full day at Monteverde Lodge with a guided tour of the cloud forest.
Exploring Remote Forests of Corcovado on the Osa Peninsula (3 Days/2 nights ) From US$678 per person in double occupancy ($225 per person per day). This trip includes a chartered flight to/from Carate, about one mile southeast of Corcovado Lodge.
Arrive at the Carate airstrip from San Jose, where you will meet a Corcovado Guide for the walk along the beach to the Lodge (30-45 mins). During your stay, explore the rainforest with a guide or on your own and listen to the sounds of the wild through your deluxe tent home. Includes one of six guided tours on Day 2, including a trip to our eight-story-high tree platform to observe life in the canopy. Recommended stay 3-4 nights.
Two days at Tortuga Lodge in Tortuguero; includes two boat tours. (2 Days/1 nights ) From US$448 per person based on double occupancy ($224 per person per day). Taxes included.
Fly round trip from San Jose for this overnight excursion at Tortuga Lodge, a Travel & Leisure Family Magazine "favorite family resort" (April 2005). Includes two guided boat trips in Tortuguero National Park, four meals, round-trip flight and taxes. Suggested stay 2-3 nights.
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